The Lodge Day Nursery is Ipswich School's Outstanding Day Nursery - as confirmed by Ofsted, we offer Outstanding childcare provision in all areas.
We work in partnership with families to ensure each child feels safe, secure and has plenty of opportunities to discover new adventures, learn, grow, and thrive. Situated close to Ipswich School, near Christchurch Park, The Lodge is easily accessible in the heart of Ipswich.
Our attractive buildings offer bright, spacious rooms, a large garden and outdoor environment. We have four age ranges: Discoverers, Explorers, Adventurers and Pre School and children move on to the next stage at the appropriate time, but when they are ready. Our specially designed rooms provide the perfect environment for each age range and children always have regular access to our spacious garden and outdoor areas. Our Pre-School room has a full-time qualified teacher during term-time.
Nursery Assistant
Requirements:
- Level 3 Childcare qualification (prefered)
- This is a full time post (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday), with a shift pattern between 7:00am and 6:00pm
- Baby room (prefered)
Personal qualities:
- We are looking for someone who is honest, reliable and flexible.
- You should be able to build excellent working relationships with children, parents/carers and colleagues within the Nursery.
- You must have the ability to attend for work punctually and be well presented.
- You must demonstrate excellent attention to detail.
- You must, of course, enjoy working with children.
Skills and Abilities:
- You should have an excellent understanding of safe working practices in relation to childcare.
- Have an excellent understanding of child development.
- Have the ability to work methodically and prioritise your own workload.
- Have the ability to maintain up-to date, accurate and detailed documentation.
- Have the ability to work as part of a team and also on your own initiative.
Staff Benefits:
- 28 days’ paid holiday each year (including bank holidays) plus a further 5 days as paid time off when the nursery is closed in August (one day) and at Christmas (4 days), giving a total of 33 days’ paid time off each year
- Pension scheme with generous employer contribution (10%) and death in service cover
- You will be able to use the School’s swimming pool and fitness gym free of charge and you will have a free freshly prepared lunch each day in School (when the school is in session). We also have (limited) free parking available for staff.
- Oppurtunity to develop further qualifications
The Lodge Day Nursery offers exceptional childcare provision for children aged 3 months to 4 years, in the centre of Ipswich. With professional, qualified staff and a caring, supportive setting, your child is in the best possible hands.
Our Nursery welcomes the whole family to join us in partnership to ensure your child feels safe, secure and to let your little one discover new adventures, learn, grow, and thrive.
Situated close to Ipswich School, near Christchurch Park, The Lodge is easily accessible in the heart of Ipswich.
The attractive building offers bright, spacious rooms, a large garden and outdoor environment to play in and free car parking spaces to drop off your child.
The Lodge Day Nursery offers exceptional childcare provision for children aged 3 months to 4 years, in the centre of Ipswich. With professional, qualified staff and a caring, supportive setting, your child is in the best possible hands.
Our Nursery welcomes the whole family to join us in partnership to ensure your child feels safe, secure and to let your little one discover new adventures, learn, grow, and thrive.
Situated close to Ipswich School, near Christchurch Park, The Lodge is easily accessible in the heart of Ipswich.
The attractive building offers bright, spacious rooms, a large garden and outdoor environment to play in and free car parking spaces to drop off your child.